Tag: Posture

Does poor posture cause pain? According to the research, the answer is YES and NO. There are multiple research studies showing that patients with low back pain do not have postural distortion patterns, and there are numerous studies showing that patients with forward head posture have increased levels of pain and disability. Trusting the research…

‘Get Fit’ Resolution Are you ready to kick off the New Year with a bang! Likely in preparation for the New Year you have set your New Year’s Resolution and are ready to ring in the New Year with better health and abundance. One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is to get in…

Did you know that your posture is a predictor of early mortality? That how you hold your body upright against gravity on a day-to-day basis is one of the most significant factors impacting the longevity of your life? The majority of people don’t know this crucial posture information, make it your responsibility to educate them….

If you are seated all day, these stretches are for you. If you have back pain, these stretches are for you. And if you have noticed that it’s hard to sit up straight for more than 20 minutes at a time, these stretches are for you! Whether your goal is to prevent back pain, gain…

“David has more energy than he’s had in years, he is running again, and at 59 years old he is in better shape now than at 40 years old!” This is the statement Rosa used to explain her husband David, who had been suffering from severe depression just a few months prior. Once David began…

Posturology The American Posture Institute defines Posturology as the scientific study of the body’s static and dynamic alignment as it stabilizes itself in space against gravity and other forces. Posturology is a science, it is a method for analyzing the design of the body and how the body aligns itself in relationship to the surrounding…

“Sit up straight, don’t slouch!” A common phrase parents tell their children. Parents recognize the importance of having good posture, but do they actually understand why it is so important for their children? Proper posture plays a fundamental role in the anatomical development of children from a young age. Posture refers to the body’s alignment…

Experts get chosen first. Why be a generalist when you can be an expert? General practitioners are just that- they provide generalized care. Generalized healthcare is not bad- but it is also certainly not elite. When you graduated school did you imagine that you would be average, or did you have a dream of serving…

Poor posture has literally become an epidemic in our society. The far majority of people present with advanced postural degeneration, and yet very few practitioners are trained to properly take care of them. To put it into perspective, check out these statistics! 80% of people in the United States suffer from back pain at some…

Many healthcare practitioners believe that to have a Posture Practice they need a lot of new equipment, a large office space, and extra staff members. This is a common myth preventing healthcare providers from making the switch in their practices to be a posture-focused clinic. Good news… You DON’T need a lot of equipment….